“We were able to stay in the region we are currently in,” Sherwood said. “We enjoy the competition we have had in the region. Plus, it is geographically close. It allows for community participation both here and away and helps us hold down transportation costs.”

“We have already started off with one win on the girls’ side and two on the boys’ in dual meets,” Alta swimming coach Patrick Thurman said. “We may be small in numbers, but we have swimmers that want to compete.”